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KL56 VRR

2006 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

288,024 mi
Last recorded288,024 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 5 Series108,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 VRR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 288,024 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 287,456 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 153,736 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 153,711 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 138,080 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 101,870 miles

engine cover fitted under body cover fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 98,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 90,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 79,430 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 79,430 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 63,343 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 55,153 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,772 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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KL56 VRR is a 2006 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 108,709 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KL56 VRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KL56 VRR registered?

KL56 VRR is a 2006 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is KL56 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL56 VRR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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